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The Big Idea Works·BBC One

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1 season · 16 eps

Season 1

S1 · E1 29 min

Perpetual Bird Feeder Episode 1

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Sara Davies meets people with big ideas at her workshop. Can she and her team turn Pat’s idea for the messy birds in her garden and Lorna and John’s spa-at-home into a reality?

S1 · E2 28 min

Heatie Feeties Episode 2

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Sara Davies and her team meet Sean, Catherine and Emma to hear their big ideas. One is inspired by wellies, while the other is focused on getting a good night’s sleep.

S1 · E3 29 min

Sugar Pen Episode 3

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Sara Davies meets two more people at the Idea Works. David’s got an idea he believes will help him to manage his diabetes better. Daxa is hoping to invent a new sort of water bottle.

S1 · E4 29 min

Bubble Bath Ball Episode 4

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Sara Davies is ready for two new ideas. Brad’s hoping his will mean he can enjoy warm, bubbly baths for longer. Sally has got a crafty idea that will make measuring things simpler.

S1 · E5 28 min

Suction Plate Episode 5

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Sara Davies invites two more people into the Idea Works. Amber wants to make mealtimes less stressful for parents, and Cece’s thought of a clever way to take shopping home.

S1 · E6 29 min

Automatic Drinks Pourer Episode 6

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We meet Myrah, a busy mum of three, who has an idea for a perfect pint pourer, and Gary, who’s fed up with forgetting his underpants but has an idea to ensure it’ll never happen again!

S1 · E7 29 min

Instant Drinks Cooler Episode 7

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Sara Davies meets David and Heather at the Idea Works to hear their big ideas. David’s idea is for a very cool kitchen gadget. Heather has an idea for a luxury cat carrier.

S1 · E8 29 min
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Sara Davies welcomes Jane and John. Jane is here to see if her late father’s idea for staying germ-free could work. John hopes his idea will make commuting more streamlined.

S1 · E9 29 min

Height-Adjustable Wheelbarrow Episode 9

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Sara Davies welcomes two more big ideas into her workshop. Dominic’s hoping to upgrade the wheelbarrow, and Wyen is looking for a mini-me in robot form.

S1 · E10 29 min

Rotating Plant Pot Episode 10

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Sara Davies meets Charlotte, who believes her gardening idea may help those with disabilities. Matt's idea may solve an issue that many electric car owners face.

S1 · E11 29 min

Buggy Skis Episode 11

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Sara Davies invites two more people into her Idea Works. Jen’s idea could help all pushchair users. Paris hopes his idea will provide instant relief for his fiancée’s painful foot.

S1 · E12 28 min

Clever Collar Episode 12

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Sara Davies welcomes Mary and Lesley into her workshop. Mary’s clever idea could help dog owners, and Lesley has an idea that she hopes will transform how we apply sun cream.

S1 · E13 29 min

Active Old Soles Episode 13

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Sara Davies welcomes Kelly, Amy and Gideon. Kelly and Amy have an idea that could save a lot of old souls. Gideon’s idea would help us get some rest when travelling.

S1 · E14 28 min

The Bockle Episode 14

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Sara Davies hears two more big ideas. Emily’s idea would transform making baby bottles on the go. Sarah’s should help us reach car park machine tickets more easily.

S1 · E15 28 min

Light-Up House Numbers Episode 15

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Sara Davies meets Marcus and Janie at the Idea Works. Marcus would like to update the standard house door number, and Janie’s got an idea which will make doggy cuddles even better.

S1 · E16 29 min

Compilation Episode 16

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Sara Davies and her team of experts take us through some of the most challenging, most beautiful and most life-changing ideas from across the series.

16 episodes in Season 1

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